TIME's 2026 List Highlights Key Figures Shaping the AI Landscape
The annual compilation recognizes innovators, critics, and regulators influencing the trajectory of artificial intelligence.
The annual compilation recognizes innovators, critics, and regulators influencing the trajectory of artificial intelligence.
Co-stewards Pat Grady and Alfred Lin are prioritizing long-term growth in artificial intelligence, diverging from traditional venture capital exit strategies.
The artist is noted for her use of generative AI to explore the societal impact of technology.

The Microsoft co-founder expressed concerns about AI's potential to disrupt employment and create dangerous new weapons.
Humanoid robots have demonstrated record-breaking athletic performances alongside spectacular malfunctions, sparking public fascination.
The tech giant has sent invitations for a September 9th event, widely expected to showcase its foldable device alongside new iPhone 18 models and an updated HomePod.
The tech giant is expected to launch its much-anticipated foldable device alongside other new products.
The AI chip giant reported a more than doubling of quarterly sales, fueled by unprecedented demand in the artificial intelligence sector.
A significant majority of young investors trust artificial intelligence more than television, radio, newspapers, or social media influencers for financial guidance, according to a new poll.